Add 4/8 and 75/90
4/8 + 75/90 is 4/3.
Steps for adding fractions
- Find the least common denominator or LCM of the two denominators:
LCM of 8 and 90 is 360
Next, find the equivalent fraction of both fractional numbers with denominator 360 - For the 1st fraction, since 8 × 45 = 360,
4/8 = 4 × 45/8 × 45 = 180/360 - Likewise, for the 2nd fraction, since 90 × 4 = 360,
75/90 = 75 × 4/90 × 4 = 300/360 - Add the two like fractions:
180/360 + 300/360 = 180 + 300/360 = 480/360 - 480/360 simplified gives 4/3
- So, 4/8 + 75/90 = 4/3
In mixed form: 11/3
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